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Newspaper
Pickens Sentinel
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
2
A letter calls for a state wide prohibition push in South Carolina. The author argues for a constitutional option allowing a public vote on dispensary or no dispensary, urging organization and leadership to prevail. It suggests a convention of prohibitionists to urge the next legislature to authorize a statewide vote, separate from politics.
The piece argues prohibition has expanded, citing North American Review figures on no license areas. It notes population in dry districts rose from 3.5 million in 1868 to over 46 million today, with a 10 million increase in the last five years and 80 percent growth in dry-area inhabitants.
The annual report of the superintendent of education of Hester County shows total revenue of all the school districts amounting to 738162.53 dollars. Enrollment includes 4916 Negro students and 2479 White students.
The York county superintendent reports 5845 white and 6743 Negro children enrolled. Of 52 districts, 45 are imposing special taxes.
New York Mayor Gaynor died at sea on the Steamship Baltic last Wednesday while traveling mid ocean to improve his health. He had never fully recovered from the 1910 wound inflicted by an insane discharged employee. He was 62, elected mayor in 1909 and seeking re election.
A reader quotes a folk saying about roosters and hens, noting the idea that any old rooster can make noise but a hen lays eggs. The line is presented as a proverb in a community column.
A collection of local sayings and observations from Easley and nearby towns. Mentions Marion marriages, road health tips, a gasoline tractor passing through Easley, autumn imagery, and notes on farming practices. References to Easley, Pickens, and regional rail lines.
A playful fragment references two laborers in a corn field one with a shovel and one with a hoe. One held five spades and raked in the dough, hinting at a whimsical contrast between tools and earnings.
The Pickens Sentinel cites a past joke about opening a tailoring shop near the railroad, referencing the Taylor and Jeans. Easley Progress chimes in with a playful nudge to reuse familiar material from fourteen years ago, noting continued publication history and seasonal cheer.
A Chester Lantern editorial voices a belief that often the man who commits the killing is the real murderer and condemns the parallel ruin of character and happiness. It reflects on moral culpability and societal judgment.
The Keowee Courier notes the latest garter fashion shows over-the-knee styles with buckles that hold a silver, gold, or inlaid watch. The writer jokes that this trend makes it uneasy to ask a lady the time.
A sealed safe opened in Savannah last Wednesday revealed a missing $71,900 in currency sent from Chase National Bank of New York to Savannah, Brunswick, and Valdosta banks. The empty container marks what may be the era's largest bank robbery.
Bandits held up a deputy sheriff and two J. G. White Co. workers at Parr Shoals near Columbia and took 16000 dollars in currency meant for payroll. The robbery disrupted payroll delivery and prompted an investigation.
Clerk announces a real estate sale under a decretal order dated April 25 1918 by Judge Shipp. J H Hudson is defendant and Ella Gilreath executrix leads the plaintiff in a 60 acre tract along the South Saluda River. Terms require half cash and balance in one and two years with seven percent interest. If not compliant, re-sale occurs at risk of the prior buyer.
In Pickens County court Mary F. Clayton as executor of H L Clayton’s estate sues City National Bank of Greenville and others in a probate related civil action. The filing seeks relief against the defendants as part of the estate settlement.
State of South Carolina Pickens County magistrate M A Boggs issues a summons to Dee Wylie at Liberty to answer G N Reeve in a $33 open account past due. Appearance required on the twenty first day from service at 10:00 a.m. or judgment by default. Dated September 4, 1918. OG BE ROBINSON, Plaintiff's Attorney.
Complaint filed by R C Robinson & Co alleges Wyley owes eleven dollars and twenty cents on an open account past due. The summons, issued by M A Bouse engineer for Pickens County, requires response by September 5, 1918 at 10 a.m. or face default.
Twenty one counties will hold fairs this year including Bates burg Orangeburg Lexington Harleston Calhoun Chester Lee Marlboro Sumter Union Colleton Kershaw York Tair field Laurens Kn gxefield Dar lington Spartanburg Greenwood and Pickens The State Fair at Columbia runs October 17 81 The Pickens County Agricultural and Mechanical Fair will be held at Easley October 984 and 94th
Horace Garrett three years old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Garrett drowned at their home in Georgia on September 1. His body was found in a well the day after the search. Rev. W. C. Seaborn led the funeral service as family and friends mourn this sad bereavement.
Mrs JC Bartin of Boon Mill Virginia claims five years of stomach trouble left her unable to eat. After taking three bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she says she is a well woman weighing 168 pounds and can eat anything she wants. She invites locals to verify her story. Adv.
A petition from Rock District No 48 electors asks for an election to decide on a three mill additional school levy. Trustees are appointed managers to conduct the vote at the schoolhouse on September 20, 1913 following Section 1742 procedures.
200 acres known as Ablaway place lies 44 miles west of Pickens with 60 acres in cultivation and the rest in original forest. Some fine saw timber on the property. Price reasonable with terms to suit. Write H. M. Hestrr Westminster S C.
In Oriole Pennsylvania M F Gebhart reports relief from diarrhoea after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The note claims one or two doses usually cure ordinary diarrhoea and promotes sales through local dealers.
An advertisement promotes buying $2.00 worth of dry goods shoes and notions and receiving 20 pounds of best sugar for $1.00 at Gate's.
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